Ravi Iyer is a living example that one can be like no one else and still hold their own as a Musical Voice that’s endured changing tides for over three decades of life. Even if you have heard Indian Fusion you’ve probably never heard music like his and YES we do have a lot of music in this episode as usual! His life and times, his influences and beliefs, all the places he’s been to and the promises of everything that’s yet to come. All this and much more coming up in this latest episode of Talktopia Sessions with Abhijit Chanda and Ashish Ddavidd.

In this episode of Talktopia Sessions, we sit down with Pranay Verma, guitarist, composer, session musician, and one of Delhi’s most in-demand musical collaborators. From jazz and soul to blues, rock, and Brazilian grooves, Pranay has steadily built his reputation in the modern Indian independent music scene, both on stage and in the studio.

Tipriti “Tips” Kharbangar is widely regarded as one of India’s most powerful and soulful voices — a singer whose raw emotion, impeccable control, and deep musicality have inspired audiences across the country. In this interview, she opens up about her journey from growing up in Shillong’s vibrant music culture to finding her own unique sound rooted in blues, soul and the stories of the hills she comes from. With honesty and warmth, she talks about her evolution as an artist, her vocal approach, and the experiences that shaped her into one of the most respected performers in Indian independent music.

Hosts Abhijit Chanda and Ashish Ddavidd sit down with Diyatom Deb and Sushant Thakur of Big Bang Blues for a powerful, music-packed conversation. From their journey in the Delhi indie scene to the evolution of Big Bang Blues and their various other musical outfits, songwriting, tone-building, touring stories, and the soul behind their sound - this episode dives into everything that makes them one of India’s most respected blues-rock acts pan-India, including a story involving an attempted robbery, some misplaced love letters and a lost radio would, many years later, shape the sound of things to come! A fun, honest, and deeply musical chat you don’t want to miss.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Abhijit Chanda and Ashish Ddavidd sit down with Shashank Bhatnagar, the legendary ex-vocalist of Undying Inc, one of India’s most ferocious and influential metal bands. Shashank opens up about his early days in the scene, the rise of Indian metal in the 2000s, what really went on behind the sound and the stage, and how he’s evolved as an artist, performer, and human being. From brutal breakdowns to personal breakthroughs this episode dives deep into discipline, aggression, identity, and reinvention.

Whether you’re a die-hard Undying fan or just discovering the Indian metal story, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

We had an absolute blast hosting Winston Balman at Elf Studios, Delhi for a super fun podcast interview session. The vibe was easy and honest — just great conversations about music, life, and everything in between. Winston, with his signature mix of country, blues, and rock ’n’ roll, shared stories from his journey and insights into the indie scene in a way only he can. With the cozy, creative energy of Elf Studios' ‘Talktopia’ (our Video Podcast recording floor) as the backdrop, the chat turned into one of those sessions you just don’t want to end.